Appendix C
Preparedness Activities Related to Reeves County, Texas, by NWS Midland
Documented preparedness activities in Reeves County from 1985 to 1987 are described below.
1985 |
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January 16 |
“Day of Killer Tornadoes” film shown at safety meeting of 15 employees of Superior Oil Company, Pecos, Texas. |
March 6 |
Visits to KIUN/KPTX in Pecos, KERB in Kermit, and KVKM in Monahans. Discussed severe weather season and severe weather warning dissemination. Spotter training session in Pecos; 8 attendees. |
May 1 and 3 |
Tornado film loaned to Valero Oil Company shown at two safety meetings of 14 employees in Monahans and 16 in Pecos. |
June 3 |
Tornado film loaned to Valero Oil Company and shown to 11 employees in Pecos. |
August 25 |
Visit to KIUN station manager in Pecos. |
1986 |
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March 11 |
Spotter training session at community center in Pecos; 49 attendees. Session was announced in letter sent to officials in January. |
April 20-26 |
Severe Weather Awareness Week in the Permian Basin of west Texas. |
1987 |
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February 12 |
Media Workshop held at the Midland City Hall, including news media and emergency management officials from throughout the county warning area of Midland. |
February 22-28 |
Severe Weather Awareness Week in the Permian Basin. |
April 10 |
Spotter training session at the community center in Pecos, Texas; 26 attendees. |